MATTHEW SCHAEFER #48 - DEFENSE - NEW YORK ISLANDERS
23  G  •
36  A  •
2.71  S/G 
#48 - DEFENSE - NEW YORK ISLANDERS
23 G
36 A
2.71 S/G
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Matthew Schaefer completes rookie season | NHL.com The NHL Now break down Matthew Schaefer's rookie season and discuss his bright future with the Islanders
APRIL 15 • NHL.COM
Schaefer's Special First Season With Islanders: "I Can't Thank The Organization Enough" | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer reflects on his rookie season, living with the Martins and his family support, exceeding expectations
APRIL 15 • NHL.COM
Breakup Day: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
APRIL 15 • NHL.COM
Schaefer's Goal vs Maple Leafs Wins Islanders 2025-26 Goal of the Year | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer's goal vs Maple Leafs voted as Islanders Goal of the Year by fans
APRIL 14 • NHL.COM
NYI vs CAR 4/14: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media ahead of tonight's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
APRIL 14 • NHL.COM

Metropolitan Division foes meet when Islanders host the Hurricanes

The New York Islanders face the Carolina Hurricanes in a matchup of Metropolitan Division opponents
APRIL 14 • Associated Press
Enterprise Top Ten Plays of the Week | NHL.com The top ten plays of the week include a milestone by Matthew Schaefer and Sidney Crosby's point-per-game performance
APRIL 11 • NHL.COM
Top 10 Plays of the Week | NHL.com The top ten plays for the week include Sidney Crosby's point-per-game pace and a milestone moment for Matthew Schaefer
APRIL 11 • NHL.COM
Exclusive | Brian Leetch in awe of rookie year Matthew Schaefer has carved out: 'I was definitely not ready at 18' Brian Leetch’s experience watching Matthew Schaefer this season has been the same as so many of ours. He remembers himself at 18.
APRIL 11 • NYPOST.COM

Senators visit the Islanders after Zetterlund's 2-goal game

The Ottawa Senators visit the New York Islanders after Fabian Zetterlund scored two goals in the Senators' 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers
APRIL 10 • Associated Press
NHL On The Fly: Top Shelf | NHL.com Matthew Schaefer, Cole Caufield, and Leo Carlsson steal the night with impressive highlight-reel goals
APRIL 10 • NHL.COM
NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments of the night including a highlight-reel goal by Matthew Schaefer and much more
APRIL 10 • NHL.COM
Matthew Schaefer credits his late mother for saving his face from a puck blast - "Mom was definitely blocking it for me" New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer credited his late mother for saving him from a potentially serious facial injury after...
APRIL 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Takeaways: Islanders Earn Crucial Two Points in 5-3 Win Over Maple Leafs | New York Islanders Islanders Head Coach Pete DeBoer earns win in Isles debut, Matthew Schaefer ties NHL rookie record, Isles move one point out of playoff spot
APRIL 10 • NHL.COM
NYI 5 vs TOR 3: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following the Islanders 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
APRIL 10 • NHL.COM
Ties all-time rookie goal leader Schaefer scored a goal Thursday in a 5-3 win over Toronto on Thursday.
Impact Schaefer's dominant season continues. The goal is number 23, which ties him with Brian Leetch (1988-89) as the all-time NHL rookie defenseman goal leader all-time. And he's only 18 years old. Schaefer has 59 points, 108 blocks, 209 shots and a plus-16 rating. We repeat, he's just 18. This kid isn't even legal to drink in his native Ontario (Canada), let alone on Long Island, and he already sits in a tie with Jakob Chychrun for 11th overall in scoring from the blue line.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Schaefer's SENSATIONAL season rolls on!
APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE
Maple Leafs vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | April 09, 2026
APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Matthew Schaefer matches record for goals by rookie defenseman as Islanders top Leafs 5-3

Matthew Schaefer tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, and the Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer’s first game as New...
APRIL 10 • Associated Press
Schaefer Ties NHL Record for Goals by Rookie Defenseman | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer ties NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman with a tally against the Maple Leafs
APRIL 10 • NHL.COM

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch's NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders has tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch’s mark
APRIL 10 • Associated Press
Red Light Jumped the Gun 😅
APRIL 9 • YOUTUBE

Islanders take losing streak into home matchup against the Maple Leafs

The New York Islanders will try to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs
APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Peter DeBoer takes over as Islanders coach with an eye on the playoffs and future

Peter DeBoer ran his first practice as coach of the New York Islanders knowing there's a tall task ahead to try to make the playoffs
APRIL 6 • Associated Press
Practice 4/6: Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders Matthew Schaefer addressed the media following Monday's practice.
APRIL 6 • NHL.COM
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